Insomnia as an indicator of sleep disorder

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping , a fundamental activity that favors our physiological functions for mental and physical balance. During sleep, homeostasis of the central nervous system is restored. In the same way, our memory is strengthened and the cellular energy sections are restored. But … What if we have trouble sleeping?

Insomnia is an alert state that develops twenty-four hours a day, producing complications for sleeping. This state modifies our behavior promoting mood swings such as irritability, hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression and cognitive damage such as lack of concentration and frequent forgetfulness. Non-restorative sleep produces various disorders that harm personal and work well-being. When this condition is not treated by a specialist, it usually intensifies and later triggers depression.

People who have problems falling asleep for a long time often have a headache, nocturnal awakenings or premature end of sleep, an upset stomach, and respiratory and heart problems. It is necessary that in the treatment of insomnia we have objective and understandable information to understand the root of our problem. In addition, it is necessary to know the therapeutic options that help us treat and prevent possible relapses. Sleep disorders are not a serious disease in themselves, but they cause serious inconveniences in our daily lives such as physical exhaustion and inability to fulfill both professional and personal obligations.

Sleeping is not an easy task for everyone. Currently there are various sleep disorders and not all of them are known. The following recommendations can be carried out at home to reduce problems related to sleep, especially insomnia. Nevertheless, Identifying the factors that are affecting our body and mind must go hand in hand with a multidisciplinary approach to their diagnosis. ( Know the three disorders that can affect your rest )

Ancestrina recommends …

• Go to bed only when we are sleepy.
• Let's avoid napping during the day for more than 30 minutes.
• Let's avoid going to sleep hungry or thirsty, also in case of being very full, we recommend waiting half an hour and resuming the disposition to sleep.
• Let's take a warm bath before going to bed.
• Let's prepare our room with a comfortable and cozy bed; that the place has a suitable temperature and a quiet environment with little lighting.
• Let's do a relaxing routine before going to sleep, such as putting on comfortable, loose-fitting clothes or getting a massage with aromatic oils on our feet and hands.
• Remember that the bed is mainly for sleeping, do not use screens, such as cell phones, tablets, laptops or televisions in the room.
• Let's maintain the same routine both to fall asleep and to wake up.
• Let's exercise during the day, but avoid doing it at night, due to its stimulating effect.
• Let's eliminate alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and any substance that affects our sleep.
• Remember that everything will depend on how committed we are to improving our health and well-being.

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